Mixed Triple Draw Becomes Largest CMSOP Event Yet as Zebib Gets the Win
Ziad Zebib conquered the biggest field of the 2025 Chainsaw Mixed Series of Poker so far, winning Event #6: $600 Mixed Triple Draw after topping 106 entries inside Planet Hollywood.
Zebib collected $14,549 from the $54,590 prize pool and jumped into second place on the CMSOP leaderboard.
The win was Zebib’s second cash of the festival and his strongest performance yet, putting him behind only two-time champion Stephen Godfrey in the overall standings. The victory also pushed former second place Edward Spivack down to third.
Runner up Adam Kipnis earned $9,379 in his first cash of the series, while Mark Gregorich continued his solid week with a third place finish for $6,283, securing his second final table of the festival.
Thomas Taylor kept his momentum rolling with a fourth place finish that moved him firmly into the top five of the leaderboard. Taylor is one of the most consistent performers so far, having also finished runner up in the Big O event earlier in the week.
Adam Walter picked up a min cash worth $1,272 to remain inside the top five overall, continuing his steady and reliable run at the CMSOP.
The top 16 players reached the money in Event #6. Series founder Allen Kessler narrowly missed out after being eliminated by David Bach. Bach used those chips to survive the money bubble but became the first player knocked out once the field was in the money.
Event #6 Payouts
| Place | Name | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ziad Zebib | $14,549 |
| 2 | Adam Kipnis | $9,379 |
| 3 | Mark Gregorich | $6,283 |
| 4 | Thomas Taylor | $4,384 |
| 5 | Carol Fuchs | $3,188 |
| 6 | Frank Athey | $2,418 |
| 7 | Jeffrey Cheezum | $1,922 |
| 8 | Joel Alpert | $1,605 |
| 9 | Richard Monogian | $1,605 |
| 10 | Christopher Bond | $1,408 |
| 11 | Aaron Foust | $1,408 |
| 12 | Neil La Barge | $1,299 |
| 13 | Tracey Hill | $1,299 |
| 14 | Carol Anderson | $1,299 |
| 15 | Adam Walter | $1,272 |
| 16 | David Bach | $1,272 |
CMSOP Player of the Series Leaderboard Prizes
Players who cash in any CMSOP event will earn points toward theCMSOP Player of the Series (CMSOP) Leaderboard. Each dollar won equals one CMSOP point. For example, a $1,000 cash earns 1,000 points.
The top five performers will secure prizes, with the overall CMSOP champion pocketing $3,000 in cash. The runner-up takes home $2,000, while third through fifth place will claim WSOP Circuit entries and additional cash rewards.
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 Cash |
| 2 | $2,000 Cash |
| 3 | 2x $600 WSOP Circuit entries |
| 4 | $600 WSOP Circuit entry and $100 Cash |
| 5 | $600 WSOP Circuit entry |
What’s Next: $600 Limit T.O.E.
The CMSOP continues on Saturday, November 15, with the return of the $600 Limit T.O.E. event. Cards are in the air at 11 a.m., and players start with 40,000 chips and 30 minute levels.
T.O.E. is a three game rotation featuring:
- 2-7 Triple Draw
- Omaha Hi Low Eight or Better
- Stud Eight or Better
Late registration remains open for 12 levels and is expected to close at approximately 6 p.m.